Stertil-Koni Incorporates Touchscreen Control Technology in Full Vertical Rise, Platform SKYLIFT

STEVENSVILLE, Md., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Heavy duty vehicle lift leader Stertil-Koni today announced that it has incorporated its advanced, full-color, touchscreen control console – known as the ebright Smart Control System – into the company’s highly acclaimed full vertical rise platform SKYLIFT.

In that way, the real-time operation and monitoring of the SKYLIFT is even easier – placing all critical information directly at the fingertips of the person who needs it most –…

STEVENSVILLE, Md., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Heavy duty vehicle lift leader Stertil-Koni today announced that it has incorporated its advanced, full-color, touchscreen control console – known as the ebright Smart Control System – into the company’s highly acclaimed full vertical rise platform SKYLIFT.

In that way, the real-time operation and monitoring of the SKYLIFT is even easier – placing all critical information directly at the fingertips of the person who needs it most – the busy technician on the shop floor.

First deployed on Stertil-Koni Mobile Column Lifts in 2015, and subsequently rolled out to the company’s inground scissor-style ECOLIFT and telescopic piston DIAMONDLIFT in 2017, the enhanced ebright Smart Control System provides intuitive ease-of-use, maximum visual information about the entire lifting process – all in an elegant, notepad-style presentation.

The eBright Smart Control System offers:

  • A high resolution 7″ full-color touchscreen
  • User-friendly intuitive visual controls
  • Simultaneous control for standard and tandem SKYLIFT configurations
  • Diagnostic information about the SKYLIFT
  • Owner/user-configurable options, including choice of language
  • Presentation of all relevant information at a glance
  • Ability to operate while wearing gloves

In making today’s announcement, Stertil-Koni president, Dr. Jean DellAmore noted, «Stertil-Koni is dedicated to delivering the very best in heavy duty lifting systems that are dependable, durable, safe and intuitive to use. The inclusion of the eBright Control System on the SKYLIFT brings the very best in touchscreen controls, combined with real-time lift information, to even more heavy duty fleet maintenance shops across North America – and we are extremely proud to achieve this milestone for our customers.»

From a broader perspective, the Stertil-Koni SKYLIFT is recognized as a superior heavy duty platform lift that uniquely provides a «clear floor» concept for the user with a true, vertical rise. The product’s elegant design includes two independent runways, vertical lifting, no crossbeams, no overhang and no base frame – thus delivering free access to the vehicle from all sides. It also features an ultra-safe mechanical locking system as standard and an automatic safeguard against overloading or uncontrolled descent. SKYLIFT is available in a flush or surface mounted model.

About Stertil-Koni

Stertil-Koni – proud to be a Buy America company — is the market leader in heavy duty vehicle lifts, notably bus lifts and truck lifts, and proudly serves municipalities, state agencies, school bus fleets, major corporations, the U.S. Military and more. Stertil-Koni is distinguished by its extensive distributor network across the U.S. and Canada – delivering world-class engineering combined with dedicated local expertise. The breadth of Stertil-Koni’s products meets all ranges of lifting needs and includes Mobile Column Lifts, 2-post, 4-post, inground piston lifts, platform lifts, and its axle-engaging, inground, scissor lift configuration, ECOLIFT. The company’s innovative, inground telescopic piston DIAMONDLIFT is available with an optional Continuous Recess system, ideal for low clearance vehicles. Stertil-Koni USA is headquartered in Stevensville, Maryland with production facilities in Europe, The Netherlands, and in Streator, IL.

Media Contact

Paul Feldman, Stertil-Koni, 410-643-9001, paul.feldman@stertil-koni.com

 

SOURCE Stertil-Koni

Karma Automotive And Blue World Technologies To Collaborate On Fuel Cell Propulsion System

IRVINE, Calif. and AALBORG, Denmark, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Karma Automotive today announced that it has agreed to collaborate with Blue World Technologies to explore the viability of a fuel cell system to provide primary propulsion power for a variety of future passenger and light commercial vehicles. Fuel cells enable fast refueling and extremely long driving ranges, and with zero harmful emissions provide a green alternative to the internal combustion…

IRVINE, Calif. and AALBORG, Denmark, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Karma Automotive today announced that it has agreed to collaborate with Blue World Technologies to explore the viability of a fuel cell system to provide primary propulsion power for a variety of future passenger and light commercial vehicles. Fuel cells enable fast refueling and extremely long driving ranges, and with zero harmful emissions provide a green alternative to the internal combustion engine.

Blue World Technology’s fuel cell system will be integrated with Karma Automotive’s electric vehicle architecture and piloted in GS-6 development vehicles for evaluation purposes. Testing and validation will take place in the United States and Denmark over the next few months.

An electric vehicle powered by methanol fuel cells provides the same convenience as fueling an internal combustion engine with gasoline. This technology has a methanol reformer to produce hydrogen on board. Methanol is a hydrogen-carrier commodity fuel already traded world-wide and it can be stored and distributed using the existing infrastructure in many countries around the world. As a green alternative to fossil fuels, methanol can be produced using renewable sources ensuring a CO2 neutral proposition.

«We are investing in these types of powertrain technologies now to prepare for an emission-free world by having various extended-range electrification solutions that include hydrogen, ethanol and methanol fuel cells as a propulsion system,» said Dr. Lance Zhou, Karma’s Chief Executive Officer. «This collaboration brings together Blue World’s strength in fuel cell development and our vast expertise in engineering hybrid propulsion systems and integrating electric vehicle technologies.» 

«We are very excited about the collaboration with Karma and see great potential in combining their expertise within hybridization and powertrain solutions with our flexible fuel cell concept that is suitable for both engine bay or skateboard platform integration,» said Mads Friis Jensen, Chief Commercial Officer and Co-founder of Blue World Technologies.

ABOUT KARMA AUTOMOTIVE  

Karma Automotive, founded in 2014, is a southern California based producer of luxury electric vehicles. Headquartered in Irvine, California with an assembly plant located in Moreno Valley, Karma sells vehicles via its dealer network comprised of nearly 40 locations in North America, Europe, South America and the Middle East. Karma’s Innovation and Customization Center, which opened in 2019 offers world-class engineering, design, customization, and manufacturing services along with electrification platforms. Karma’s flagship vehicle, the Revero® GT, Green Car Journal’s 2020 Luxury Green Car of the Year™, is an electric vehicle powered by dual electric motors that embodies Karma’s goal of offering leading technology with a luxury experience. Every Karma vehicle is created with unparalleled individual care and craftsmanship.

For more information, visit www.karmaautomotive.com, or www.karmanewsroom.com.

ABOUT BLUE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES

Blue World Technologies is an ambitious and visionary developer and manufacturer of methanol fuel cell components and systems for stationary/APU applications and the automotive and heavy-duty transportation sectors around the world. The fuel cells act as a green alternative to combustion engines and diesel generators. As a part of the Power-to-X eco-system the methanol fuel cell technology contributes to solving parts of the green transition which cannot be solved by direct electrification and battery technology alone.

The exclusive fuel for Blue World Technologies’ fuel cell systems is methanol – a renewable liquid fuel that simply and cost-effectively can be stored for years and transported around the world while reusing existing infrastructure.

Blue World Technologies is founded on extensive experience from the fuel cell industry and aims towards commercializing the technology through large-scale production. The company is focused on the High-Temperature PEM-technology combined with methanol-reforming. The combination ensures a simple system design with high conversion efficiency and significant benefits including CO2 reduction, fuel cost savings, and zero harmful emissions.

Read more about Blue World Technologies on our website www.blue.world or visit us on social media.

Karma Automotive Safe Harbor Disclosure

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions and include Karma Automotive’s expectations. Forward-looking statements typically can be identified by the use of words such as «will,» «expect,» «believe,» and similar terms. Although Karma believes that its expectations are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to have been correct, and actual results may vary materially. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated above include, among others, general economic conditions, hazards customary in the automotive industry, competition in certain markets, the volatility of battery prices, failure of customers to perform under contracts, changes in government regulation of markets and of environmental emissions, and our ability to achieve the expected benefits and timing of our electric vehicle projects. Karma Automotive undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The foregoing review of factors that could cause Karma’s actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in the forward-looking statements included in this news release should be considered in connection with information regarding risks and uncertainties that may affect Karma Automotive’s future results.

 

Cision View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/karma-automotive-and-blue-world-technologies-to-collaborate-on-fuel-cell-propulsion-system-301219508.html

SOURCE Karma Automotive

Hyatt Launches The Great Relocate, Offering Fixed Price, Long-term Stays

Hyatt hotels across Europe, Middle East and Southwest Asia are now available to book for a minimum 29 days at a flat rate

LONDON, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — After a turbulent year of cancelled travel plans, 2021 can be the year it’s possible to tick ‘seeing more of the world’ off the bucket list. Hyatt…

Hyatt hotels across Europe, Middle East and Southwest Asia are now available to book for a minimum 29 days at a flat rate

LONDON, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — After a turbulent year of cancelled travel plans, 2021 can be the year it’s possible to tick ‘seeing more of the world’ off the bucket list. Hyatt Hotels has launched ‘The Great Relocate,’ a long-stay package to cater to the pent-up desire amongst consumers for travel and longer stays abroad.

The package provides guests, who can work remotely, with a unique way to see new parts of the world, while working and living in the comfort of a Hyatt hotel. The offer is open to World of Hyatt members, with stays eligible to contribute towards achieving elite member status.

More than 80%1 of employers are now said to be expanding offers to their employees to work remotely, after the last year proved many people can work effectively across different postcodes and time zones. This combination of a shift in work patterns and consumers’ pent-up desire for travel, after months of quarantines and travel restrictions, means there is an increasing demand for long stay-travel. 

The Great Relocate offers the change of scenery that so many who have been working from home crave, with spacious guestrooms and suites, refreshing pools, twice weekly housekeeping, private work areas, complimentary gym access, high-speed internet and IT concierge on hand, laundry services, airport or train station pickup and 25% off onsite dining*, working remotely can be a breeze. When combined with Hyatt’s highest standards of cleanliness, to ensure the health and wellbeing of guests, all stays are as relaxing and seamless as possible.

«We know there is a strong desire for consumers to travel this year, after many plans were put on hold in 2020,» said Geneviève Materne, Senior Vice President, Commercial Services Europe, Middle East, Southwest Asia. «The pandemic has been a major catalyst for the increase in the ‘work from anywhere’ trend and we know it has accelerated significant shifts in the way we live, work and play. That is why we’ve created The Great Relocate.»

The Great Relocate is perfect for guests who are looking to swap their spare room for working poolside, trade standing lunches for lunches in rooftop restaurants and cosy cafes, sneaking a pamper session in after a morning meeting, or going for an afternoon swim with their family before dinner.

Geneviève went on to say, «This is the perfect offer for all the Digital Nomads out there and for those, who define luxury as not being tied to one place. We are making it more affordable than ever to take a long stay in one of our hotels, for a similar amount you would pay for the average city-centre rent. We look forward to welcoming guests, whether they want to relocate on their own, bring their partner, their family or even their pet!»

The offer is valid across Hyatt hotels in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Southwest Asia, for a minimum of 29 days up until 31 December 2021, when you book by 3 December.** To take advantage of the package, guests should sign up to World of Hyatt before booking. 

To learn more, book an escape or check Terms and Conditions, visit https://world.hyatt.com/content/gp/en/offers/work-from-hyatt/the-great-relocate.html

* Benefits are subject to time restrictions and availability at participating hotels. Discount could exclude specialty restaurants, room service, alcohol, or venues operated by third-party vendors.

** Terms and conditions apply

The term «Hyatt» is used in this release for convenience to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.

About World of Hyatt

World of Hyatt is Hyatt’s award-winning guest loyalty program uniting participating locations in the Park Hyatt®Miraval®Grand Hyatt®Alila®Andaz®The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®Destination®, Hyatt Regency®Hyatt®Hyatt Ziva™Hyatt Zilara™Thompson Hotels®Hyatt Centric®Joie de Vivre®Hyatt House®Hyatt Place®UrCove and Hyatt Residence Club® brands on a global scale. Members who book directly through Hyatt channels can enjoy personalised care and access to distinct benefits including Guest of Honor, confirmed suite upgrades at time of booking, diverse wellbeing offerings, mobile key and exclusive member rates. With more than 22 million members, World of Hyatt offers a variety of ways to earn and redeem points for hotel stays, dining and spa services, wellbeing focused experiences through the FIND platform, offerings through Hyatt’s wellbeing brands Exhale and Miraval; as well as the benefits of Hyatt’s strategic loyalty collaborations with American Airlines AAdvantage®, Small Luxury Hotels of the World™, Lindblad Expeditions and MGM Resorts International. Travelers can enroll for free at world.hyatt.com, download the World of Hyatt app for android and IOS devices and connect with Hyatt on FacebookInstagram and Twitter.

About Hyatt Hotels Corporation 

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company offering 20 premier brands. As of September 30, 2020, the Company’s portfolio included more than 950 hotel, all-inclusive, and wellness resort properties in 67 countries across six continents. The Company’s purpose to care for people so they can be their best informs its business decisions and growth strategy and is intended to attract and retain top employees, build relationships with guests and create value for shareholders. The Company’s subsidiaries develop, own, lease, operate, manage, franchise, license or provide services to hotels, resorts, branded residences, and vacation ownership properties, including under the Park Hyatt®, Miraval®, Grand Hyatt®, Alila®, Andaz®, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®, Destination®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt®, Hyatt Ziva™, Hyatt Zilara™, Thompson Hotels®, Hyatt Centric®, Caption by Hyatt, Joie de Vivre®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Place®, tommie™, UrCove, and Hyatt Residence Club® brand names, and operates the World of Hyatt® loyalty program that provides distinct benefits and exclusive experiences to its valued members. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.

1 World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report 2020

Hyatt Launches The Great Relocate, Offering Fixed Price, Long-term Stays

LONDON, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — After a turbulent year of cancelled travel plans, 2021 can be the year it’s possible to tick ‘seeing more of the world’ off the bucket list. Hyatt Hotels has launched ‘The Great Relocate,’ a long-stay package to cater to the pent-up desire amongst consumers for travel and longer stays abroad.

The package provides guests, who can work remotely, with a unique way to see new…

LONDON, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — After a turbulent year of cancelled travel plans, 2021 can be the year it’s possible to tick ‘seeing more of the world’ off the bucket list. Hyatt Hotels has launched ‘The Great Relocate,’ a long-stay package to cater to the pent-up desire amongst consumers for travel and longer stays abroad.

The package provides guests, who can work remotely, with a unique way to see new parts of the world, while working and living in the comfort of a Hyatt hotel. The offer is open to World of Hyatt members, with stays eligible to contribute towards achieving elite member status.

More than 80%1 of employers are now said to be expanding offers to their employees to work remotely, after the last year proved many people can work effectively across different postcodes and time zones. This combination of a shift in work patterns and consumers’ pent-up desire for travel, after months of quarantines and travel restrictions, means there is an increasing demand for long stay-travel. 

The Great Relocate offers the change of scenery that so many who have been working from home crave, with spacious guestrooms and suites, refreshing pools, twice weekly housekeeping, private work areas, complimentary gym access, high-speed internet and IT concierge on hand, laundry services, airport or train station pickup and 25% off onsite dining*, working remotely can be a breeze. When combined with Hyatt’s highest standards of cleanliness, to ensure the health and wellbeing of guests, all stays are as relaxing and seamless as possible.

«We know there is a strong desire for consumers to travel this year, after many plans were put on hold in 2020,» said Geneviève Materne, Senior Vice President, Commercial Services Europe, Middle East, Southwest Asia. «The pandemic has been a major catalyst for the increase in the ‘work from anywhere’ trend and we know it has accelerated significant shifts in the way we live, work and play. That is why we’ve created The Great Relocate.»

The Great Relocate is perfect for guests who are looking to swap their spare room for working poolside, trade standing lunches for lunches in rooftop restaurants and cosy cafes, sneaking a pamper session in after a morning meeting, or going for an afternoon swim with their family before dinner.

Geneviève went on to say, «This is the perfect offer for all the Digital Nomads out there and for those, who define luxury as not being tied to one place. We are making it more affordable than ever to take a long stay in one of our hotels, for a similar amount you would pay for the average city-centre rent. We look forward to welcoming guests, whether they want to relocate on their own, bring their partner, their family or even their pet!»

The offer is valid across Hyatt hotels in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Southwest Asia, for a minimum of 29 days up until 31 December 2021, when you book by 3 December.** To take advantage of the package, guests should sign up to World of Hyatt before booking. 

To learn more, book an escape or check Terms and Conditions, visit https://world.hyatt.com/content/gp/en/offers/work-from-hyatt/the-great-relocate.html

* Benefits are subject to time restrictions and availability at participating hotels. Discount could exclude specialty restaurants, room service, alcohol, or venues operated by third-party vendors.

** Terms and conditions apply

The term «Hyatt» is used in this release for convenience to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.

About World of Hyatt

World of Hyatt is Hyatt’s award-winning guest loyalty program uniting participating locations in the Park Hyatt®Miraval®Grand Hyatt®Alila®Andaz®The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®Destination®, Hyatt Regency®Hyatt®Hyatt Ziva™Hyatt Zilara™Thompson Hotels®Hyatt Centric®Joie de Vivre®Hyatt House®Hyatt Place®UrCove and Hyatt Residence Club® brands on a global scale. Members who book directly through Hyatt channels can enjoy personalised care and access to distinct benefits including Guest of Honor, confirmed suite upgrades at time of booking, diverse wellbeing offerings, mobile key and exclusive member rates. With more than 22 million members, World of Hyatt offers a variety of ways to earn and redeem points for hotel stays, dining and spa services, wellbeing focused experiences through the FIND platform, offerings through Hyatt’s wellbeing brands Exhale and Miraval; as well as the benefits of Hyatt’s strategic loyalty collaborations with American Airlines AAdvantage®, Small Luxury Hotels of the World™, Lindblad Expeditions and MGM Resorts International. Travelers can enroll for free at world.hyatt.com, download the World of Hyatt app for android and IOS devices and connect with Hyatt on FacebookInstagram and Twitter.

About Hyatt Hotels Corporation 

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company offering 20 premier brands. As of September 30, 2020, the Company’s portfolio included more than 950 hotel, all-inclusive, and wellness resort properties in 67 countries across six continents. The Company’s purpose to care for people so they can be their best informs its business decisions and growth strategy and is intended to attract and retain top employees, build relationships with guests and create value for shareholders. The Company’s subsidiaries develop, own, lease, operate, manage, franchise, license or provide services to hotels, resorts, branded residences, and vacation ownership properties, including under the Park Hyatt®, Miraval®, Grand Hyatt®, Alila®, Andaz®, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®, Destination®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt®, Hyatt Ziva™, Hyatt Zilara™, Thompson Hotels®, Hyatt Centric®, Caption by Hyatt, Joie de Vivre®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Place®, tommie™, UrCove, and Hyatt Residence Club® brand names, and operates the World of Hyatt® loyalty program that provides distinct benefits and exclusive experiences to its valued members. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.

1 World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report 2020

Cision View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hyatt-launches-the-great-relocate-offering-fixed-price-long-term-stays-301219348.html

SOURCE Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Corra Group Offers Motor Vehicle Driving Records to Trucking and Transportation Companies in Need of Replacement Drivers

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Corra Group is working with trucking and transportation companies around the country to provide Motor Vehicle Driving Records to employers in need of replacement drivers. According to a recent article in <a target="_blank"…

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Corra Group is working with trucking and transportation companies around the country to provide Motor Vehicle Driving Records to employers in need of replacement drivers. According to a recent article in JOC.com, entitled US Truck Driver Shortfall Steeper Than Expected, there are approximate 150 thousand or 4.4 percent fewer drivers since July of 2020. Much of it, the article reports, is due to the crippling economic effects of recession brought on by COVID-19.

The El Segundo, California headquartered background screening company understands there is a pressing need to get as many truckers on the road as possible in order to restore supply chains and to deliver vital goods and materials to businesses and consumers, partly as a result of escalated online ordering, which according to an article in Digital Commerce 360 has grown last year by some 44 percent.

«No doubt, there is a critical shortage of drivers,» said Corra Group Co-Founder, Gordon Basichis. «Between digital or online shopping and economic attrition, our clients tell me that they are desperate to find more truck drivers. Some clients are looking for Department of Transportation compliant commercial drivers and some are looking for drivers who can handle the lighter vehicles, the delivery trucks and such.

«Corra Group works with trucking firms to get them Motor Vehicle Driving Records, or MVRS, in approximately sixty seconds, in most states,» said Basichis. «In addition, for those who need a variety of background checks, Corra Group can offer DOT compliant employment verifications, as well as PSP Driver Safety Reports, and criminal records searches.»

Basichis noted that with Corra Group there are no sign up and no monthly fees. He offered that Corra Group can offer driving records and comprehensive background checks in every state in the union, plus much of Canada and Puerto Rico.

«We are some time away from the proliferation of autonomous trucks,» said Basichis. «That is our future, but for now it seems a more distant part of our future, and when it does come to pass it would probably roll out in stages. Meanwhile, we need truck drivers. In normal times, they are essential. In critical times they are part of the life’s blood of this nation.»

Summary: Corra Group is a full service employment screening company that offers the full range of DOT compliant services to the trucking and transportation industry. Check us out at http://www.corragroup.com

Media Contact

Gordon Basichis, Corra Group, 3105249800, gordonb@corragroup.com

 

SOURCE Corra Group

Duncan Little Theatre to offer two brilliant shows this winter in Duncan

DUNCAN, Okla., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Duncan Little Theatre will bring not one, but two different shows to Duncan this season with «Little Footsteps» and «The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!»

Join Duncan Little Theatre the weekend after Valentine’s Day as they kick off their 2021 season with «Little Footsteps,» a heartwarming story of a young couple becoming parents for the first time. This production will be held at the Duncan Moose Lodge,…

DUNCAN, Okla., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Duncan Little Theatre will bring not one, but two different shows to Duncan this season with «Little Footsteps» and «The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!»

Join Duncan Little Theatre the weekend after Valentine’s Day as they kick off their 2021 season with «Little Footsteps,» a heartwarming story of a young couple becoming parents for the first time. This production will be held at the Duncan Moose Lodge, located at 1712 W Seminole Rd in Duncan on February 19th and 20th at 7:30 PM. Enjoy the story of Ben and Joanie, in their mid-thirties and married eight years, are an upwardly mobile «Yuppie» couple about to become parents for the first time. Ben (who is Jewish) works in television, Joanie (a quintessential WASP) is a would-be artist. As the play begins they are redecorating the dining room of their Manhattan apartment for use as a nursery, an activity which both underscores the impending changes in their lives and reinforces Ben’s uneasiness about it. The scene is filled with funny lines as Ben tries to make light of his misgivings, but his fears lead inevitably to dispute and, by the end of Act One, Ben has departed and Joanie suddenly finds herself a single parent-to-be. In Act Two, which takes place several months later, a christening party is in progress attended by Joanie’s parents, Charlotte and Gil, an affluent older couple who are not hesitant to point out that they never much cared for Ben in the first place. As for Ben, having avoided the formal christening, he now sneaks in through the nursery window determined (in a gesture towards his own religious background) to intone a few Jewish prayers over his newborn son—which, when the others suddenly return, leads both to a series of wildly funny misunderstandings, and also, in the end, a tenuous reconciliation and a commitment, by both Ben and Joanie, to try to grow up before their offspring does. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students, seniors, and military personnel.

The very next weekend, Duncan Little Theatre will also present «The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!» Performances will be held February 26-28 and March 5-6 at the Palace Theater, located at 926 W Main St. Watch the story unfold as an eclectic group of sixth-graders arrive at the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, each eager to win for very different reasons. Sweet and shy Olive brings only her best friend (the dictionary) with her to the bee; bold and hyper allergic speller William Barfee uses his «magic foot» to propel him to greatness; former champion Chip is struggling with his burgeoning puberty; easily distracted Leaf is unconvinced that he’s smart enough to be a challenger; overachiever Marcy is disappointed by her consistent success; and politically aware Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre only wants to impress her dads. In hilarious, touching, and catchy songs, each speller reveals his/her hopes, struggles, and passions as they make their way through the competition. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students, seniors, and military personnel.

Tickets may be purchased online at https://buy.tututix.com/dlt or purchased at the door. Seats will be socially distanced and masks will be required inside the venue.

For large group ticket sales or for more information, please contact Duncan Little Theatre at 580-252-8331.

Media Contact

Teri Knox, Duncan Convention & Visitors Bureau, 5802522900, tourism@simmonscenter.com

 

SOURCE Duncan Little Theatre

Elkem signs new agreement for Norwegian biocarbon

STOCKHOLM, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Elkem has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Vow ASA’s wholly owned subsidiary Vow Industries with the aim of reducing fossil CO2-emissions from the production of silicon and ferrosilicon products for the global market. 

The two companies will join competence and technology solutions to develop and manufacture biocarbon and other products for Elkem’s production processes. The biocarbon will be produced at Vow Industries planned plant at Follum,…

STOCKHOLM, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Elkem has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Vow ASA’s wholly owned subsidiary Vow Industries with the aim of reducing fossil CO2-emissions from the production of silicon and ferrosilicon products for the global market. 

The two companies will join competence and technology solutions to develop and manufacture biocarbon and other products for Elkem’s production processes. The biocarbon will be produced at Vow Industries planned plant at Follum, outside Oslo in Norway, from a sustainable feedstock comprised of forestry wood mass, wood waste and other wood materials.

«Elkem is one of the world’s leading companies in the environmentally responsible manufacturing of advanced material solutions, and we believe that sustainability is increasingly a competitive advantage. Using climate-neutral renewable biocarbon instead of fossil reduction agents is a key part of our sustainable production strategy. Through our activities in biocarbon, like this exciting cooperation with Vow Industries, we aim to secure long-term access to low-cost, high-quality renewable biocarbon to replace fossil material, and further improve our competitive position for the sustainable future. Our long-term goal is to achieve carbon-neutral production,» says CEO of Elkem, Michael Koenig.

Elkem already uses close to 20 per cent biocarbon in its production in Norway and the company is working towards increasing this to 40 per cent by 2030. Elkem also sources 83 per cent of its of electricity consumption from renewable energy. The company recently received an «A» rating by CDP, ranking among the world’s leading companies on climate transparency and action.

Vow Industries’ planned plant will initially produce around 10.000 tonnes of biocarbon, that can easily be scaled up to more capacity when needed. Vow Industries plans to build, own and operate the plant, which will become the centre of a new circular and sustainable industrial cluster at Follum.

In addition to its efforts in Norway, Elkem is involved in a range of biocarbon projects around the world. This includes work to develop competitive and sustainable sources of biocarbon as well as longer-term R&D projects. The company is currently constructing a new biocarbon pilot plant in Canada. In 2019, Elkem’s plant in Paraguay achieved 100 per cent biocarbon of the reduction materials in its production of ferrosilicon as a pioneer plant in Elkem and the advanced materials industry.

For more information:

Odd-Geir Lyngstad, VP Finance & Investor Relations
Tel: +47 976 72 806
Email: odd-geir.lyngstad@elkem.no

Fredrik Norman, VP Corporate Communications & Public Affairs
Tel: +47 918 66 567
Email: fredrik.norman@elkem.no

About Elkem

Founded in 1904, Elkem is one of the world’s leading suppliers of silicon-based advanced materials with operations throughout the value chain from quartz to specialty silicones, as well as attractive market positions in specialty ferrosilicon alloys and carbon materials. Elkem is a publicly listed company on the Oslo Stock Exchange (ticker code: ELK) and is headquartered in Oslo. The company has more than 6,700 employees with 31 production sites and an extensive network of sales offices worldwide. In 2019 Elkem had revenues of NOK 22.7 billion. To learn more, please visit www.elkem.com

This information was brought to you by Cision http://news.cision.com

https://news.cision.com/elkem/r/elkem-signs-new-agreement-for-norwegian-biocarbon,c3277572

The following files are available for download:

https://news.cision.com/elkem/i/follum-vow,c2873250

Follum Vow

https://mb.cision.com/Public/16930/3277572/af386d0314783f9b.pdf

Elkem signs new agreement for Norwegian biocarbon ENG

https://mb.cision.com/Public/16930/3277572/a560abde70ea75d3.pdf

Elkem signs new agreement for Norwegian biocarbon NOR

Cision View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/elkem-signs-new-agreement-for-norwegian-biocarbon-301219742.html

SOURCE Elkem

¿Cree que ha sido perjudicado por productos que contienen talco Imerys? Sus derechos pueden verse afectados y sus reclamaciones por lesiones pueden ser eliminadas. Su voto ayudará a determinar cómo se tratan las reclamaciones por lesiones.

NUEVA YORK, 2 de febrero de 2021 /PR Newswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ – Prime Clerk LLC emite la siguiente declaración sobre la quiebra de Imerys.

Si tiene una reclamación por lesiones personales de talco, sus derechos se verán afectados por una próxima votación sobre un plan de reorganización (el «Plan») como parte del procedimiento de quiebra de Imerys Talc America, Inc.,  Imerys Talc Vermont, Inc. e Imerys Talc Canada Inc. (en conjunto, los «Deudores de América del Norte«)….

NUEVA YORK, 2 de febrero de 2021 /PR Newswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ – Prime Clerk LLC emite la siguiente declaración sobre la quiebra de Imerys.

Si tiene una reclamación por lesiones personales de talco, sus derechos se verán afectados por una próxima votación sobre un plan de reorganización (el «Plan») como parte del procedimiento de quiebra de Imerys Talc America, Inc.,  Imerys Talc Vermont, Inc. e Imerys Talc Canada Inc. (en conjunto, los «Deudores de América del Norte«). Imerys Talc Italy S.p.AITI«) también puede presentar (pero aún no ha presentado) un caso del capítulo 11 en los Estados Unidos. «Deudores» se refiere a los Deudores de América del Norte y, si presenta un caso del capítulo 11 antes de que se confirme el Plan, ITI. Los términos en mayúscula utilizados pero no definidos de otra manera en el presente tienen los significados que se les atribuyen en el Plan, que está disponible en ITArestructuring.com (el «Sitio web del caso«).

Los Deudores presentaron una Declaración de divulgación (disponible en el sitio web del caso) que contiene información que lo ayudará a decidir cómo votar en el Plan, que propone establecer un fideicomiso para resolver todas las Reclamaciones por lesiones personales de talco. Sus derechos legales se verán afectados si se aprueba el Plan.

Solo los titulares de «Reclamaciones por lesiones personales de talco», o sus abogados en su nombre, tienen derecho a recibir una boleta para votar sobre el Plan.

Se presume que los titulares de reclamaciones y participaciones en el capital de todas las demás Clases bajo el Plan aceptan el Plan, ya sea porque el Plan no los afecta o son Proponentes del Plan.

Si tiene una reclamación por lesiones personales de talco, usted o su abogado en su nombre, según lo permitan los

Procedimientos de votación, tiene derecho a votar sobre el Plan. La fecha límite para la recepción de las boletas por parte del agente de solicitud de los Deudores, Prime Clerk LLC («Prime Clerk«) es el 25 de marzo de 2021 a las 4:00 p.m. Hora del Este. Si no está seguro de si su abogado está autorizado para votar en su nombre, por favor comuníquese con su abogado. Tanto el Comité de Reclamantes de Daños como el representante de futuros reclamantes de talco apoyan el Plan.

Si el Plan es aprobado por el Tribunal de Quiebras y el Tribunal de Distrito, todas las Reclamaciones por Daños Personales de Talco se canalizarán al Fideicomiso de Lesiones Personales de Talco y se resolverán de conformidad con los Procedimientos de Distribución del Fideicomiso. Si usted es el titular de (a) una Reclamación por lesiones personales de talco y vota para aceptar el Plan, (b) una Reclamación que se presume que acepta el Plan, (c) una Reclamación por daños personales de talco y vota en contra del Plan y no renuncia a las liberaciones, o (d) una Reclamación por lesiones personales de talco con derecho a votar a favor o en contra del Plan y usted no vota a favor o en contra del Plan y no renuncia a las liberaciones provistas en el Plan (sujeto a ciertas limitaciones descritas en el Plan), se presumirá que usted cede los derechos de las «Liberaciones de los titulares de reclamaciones» establecidas en el Artículo XII del Plan. Por favor, lea atentamente el plan y otros documentos del plan para obtener detalles sobre cómo el plan, si se aprueba, afectará sus derechos.

Tiene derecho a oponerse al Plan. La fecha límite para presentar una objeción es el 28 de mayo de 2021 a las 4:00 p.m. Hora del Este. Hay requisitos que deben seguirse para presentar una objeción, que se establecen en la Orden de procedimientos de votación. Las objeciones recibidas después de la fecha límite pueden no ser consideradas por el Tribunal de Quiebras y pueden considerarse anuladas sin previo aviso. Para obtener información o instrucciones adicionales, revisar los Documentos del Plan u obtener un paquete de solicitud con una boleta para votar comuníquese con Prime Clerk.

Imerys Ballot Processing Center
c/o Prime Clerk LLC, One Grand Central Place
60 East 42nd Street, Suite 1440, New York, NY 10165.
Visite: ITArestructuring.com 
Solicite más información: imerysinfo@primeclerk.com 
Solicite una boleta con paquete de solicitud para votar sobre el plan:
imerysballotrequests@primeclerk.com 
Llame a: (844) 339-4096 (Gratis)/+1 347 919 5767 (Internacional)

FUENTE Prime Clerk

¿Cree que ha sido perjudicado por productos que contienen talco Imerys? Sus derechos pueden verse afectados y sus reclamaciones por lesiones pueden ser eliminadas. Su voto ayudará a determinar cómo se tratan las reclamaciones por lesiones.

NUEVA YORK, 2 de febrero de 2021 /PR Newswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ – Prime Clerk LLC emite la siguiente declaración sobre la quiebra de Imerys.

Si tiene una reclamación por lesiones personales de talco, sus derechos se verán afectados por una próxima votación sobre un plan de reorganización (el «Plan») como parte del procedimiento de quiebra de Imerys Talc America, Inc.,  Imerys Talc Vermont, Inc. e Imerys Talc Canada Inc. (en conjunto, los «Deudores de América del Norte«)….

NUEVA YORK, 2 de febrero de 2021 /PR Newswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ – Prime Clerk LLC emite la siguiente declaración sobre la quiebra de Imerys.

Si tiene una reclamación por lesiones personales de talco, sus derechos se verán afectados por una próxima votación sobre un plan de reorganización (el «Plan») como parte del procedimiento de quiebra de Imerys Talc America, Inc.,  Imerys Talc Vermont, Inc. e Imerys Talc Canada Inc. (en conjunto, los «Deudores de América del Norte«). Imerys Talc Italy S.p.AITI«) también puede presentar (pero aún no ha presentado) un caso del capítulo 11 en los Estados Unidos. «Deudores» se refiere a los Deudores de América del Norte y, si presenta un caso del capítulo 11 antes de que se confirme el Plan, ITI. Los términos en mayúscula utilizados pero no definidos de otra manera en el presente tienen los significados que se les atribuyen en el Plan, que está disponible en ITArestructuring.com (el «Sitio web del caso«).

Los Deudores presentaron una Declaración de divulgación (disponible en el sitio web del caso) que contiene información que lo ayudará a decidir cómo votar en el Plan, que propone establecer un fideicomiso para resolver todas las Reclamaciones por lesiones personales de talco. Sus derechos legales se verán afectados si se aprueba el Plan.

Solo los titulares de «Reclamaciones por lesiones personales de talco», o sus abogados en su nombre, tienen derecho a recibir una boleta para votar sobre el Plan.

Se presume que los titulares de reclamaciones y participaciones en el capital de todas las demás Clases bajo el Plan aceptan el Plan, ya sea porque el Plan no los afecta o son Proponentes del Plan.

Si tiene una reclamación por lesiones personales de talco, usted o su abogado en su nombre, según lo permitan los

Procedimientos de votación, tiene derecho a votar sobre el Plan. La fecha límite para la recepción de las boletas por parte del agente de solicitud de los Deudores, Prime Clerk LLC («Prime Clerk«) es el 25 de marzo de 2021 a las 4:00 p.m. Hora del Este. Si no está seguro de si su abogado está autorizado para votar en su nombre, por favor comuníquese con su abogado. Tanto el Comité de Reclamantes de Daños como el representante de futuros reclamantes de talco apoyan el Plan.

Si el Plan es aprobado por el Tribunal de Quiebras y el Tribunal de Distrito, todas las Reclamaciones por Daños Personales de Talco se canalizarán al Fideicomiso de Lesiones Personales de Talco y se resolverán de conformidad con los Procedimientos de Distribución del Fideicomiso. Si usted es el titular de (a) una Reclamación por lesiones personales de talco y vota para aceptar el Plan, (b) una Reclamación que se presume que acepta el Plan, (c) una Reclamación por daños personales de talco y vota en contra del Plan y no renuncia a las liberaciones, o (d) una Reclamación por lesiones personales de talco con derecho a votar a favor o en contra del Plan y usted no vota a favor o en contra del Plan y no renuncia a las liberaciones provistas en el Plan (sujeto a ciertas limitaciones descritas en el Plan), se presumirá que usted cede los derechos de las «Liberaciones de los titulares de reclamaciones» establecidas en el Artículo XII del Plan. Por favor, lea atentamente el plan y otros documentos del plan para obtener detalles sobre cómo el plan, si se aprueba, afectará sus derechos.

Tiene derecho a oponerse al Plan. La fecha límite para presentar una objeción es el 28 de mayo de 2021 a las 4:00 p.m. Hora del Este. Hay requisitos que deben seguirse para presentar una objeción, que se establecen en la Orden de procedimientos de votación. Las objeciones recibidas después de la fecha límite pueden no ser consideradas por el Tribunal de Quiebras y pueden considerarse anuladas sin previo aviso. Para obtener información o instrucciones adicionales, revisar los Documentos del Plan u obtener un paquete de solicitud con una boleta para votar comuníquese con Prime Clerk.

Imerys Ballot Processing Center
c/o Prime Clerk LLC, One Grand Central Place
60 East 42nd Street, Suite 1440, New York, NY 10165.
Visite: ITArestructuring.com 
Solicite más información: imerysinfo@primeclerk.com 
Solicite una boleta con paquete de solicitud para votar sobre el plan:
imerysballotrequests@primeclerk.com 
Llame a: (844) 339-4096 (Gratis)/+1 347 919 5767 (Internacional)

FUENTE Prime Clerk

Fleet electrification set to accelerate the decarbonization agenda with significant upside for the fastest movers

Evolution in transport at inflection point, promising huge environmental benefits

Industry players optimistic about collaborating to turn eMobility into a commercial reality

Transitioning fleet first will accelerate the electrification and decarbonization agendas 

LONDON, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — There is huge momentum behind the electrification of transport and while the environmental benefits are clear, there are also significant commercial rewards for the fastest movers…

Evolution in transport at inflection point, promising huge environmental benefits

Industry players optimistic about collaborating to turn eMobility into a commercial reality

Transitioning fleet first will accelerate the electrification and decarbonization agendas 

LONDON, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — There is huge momentum behind the electrification of transport and while the environmental benefits are clear, there are also significant commercial rewards for the fastest movers in the evolving electric mobility (eMobility) ecosystem. A new study from EY and Eurelectric, Accelerating fleet electrification in Europe: When does reinventing the wheel make perfect sense?, concludes that fleet electrification should lead the way and will make the biggest and fastest contribution to the decarbonization of road transport.

Building a better working world logo.

The study includes analysis from discussions with industry leaders across automotive, utility, oil and gas, battery manufacture, fleet management, leasing and charging infrastructure businesses. It collates insights and opinions, identifying key value pools and actions to accelerate and build out eMobility solutions at scale.

Serge Colle, EY Global Power & Utilities Leader, says:

«Electrifying transport is critical for Europe to meet its tough emissions targets and create a decarbonized future. Transitioning fleet first will pave the way and generate new commercial opportunities, including vehicle-to-grid and electric vehicle charging solutions among others. In order to achieve this, a fleet-centric approach is needed across both government and industry, which aims to remove barriers in areas including common standards and investment. Winning customers’ hearts and minds through a greater choice of vehicles and a seamless charging experience is also essential. However, no one sector can drive the transition alone – collaboration between all players in the eMobility ecosystem is critical to achieve success.»

eMobility nears inflection point

Regulatory pressure has increased for road vehicles, with new carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions standards for automakers coming into effect across Europe. Meanwhile COVID-19 economic recovery packages largely focus on carbon-neutral and renewable energy solutions, that together have favored the shift to eMobility.

According to the study, in the 11 months to November 2020, a landmark one million vehicle sales in Europe were either pure electric or hybrid models – accounting for one in every 10 passenger cars sold. This is a significant turning point in moving toward achieving 30%–40% electric vehicle (EV) sales volume by 2030, putting Europe’s carbon-reduction targets within reach.

Kristian Ruby, Eurelectric Secretary General, says:

«We stand right at the knee of an exponential curve. In the next several years we will experience a turbo evolution in the transport sector. The study shows that electrifying vehicle fleets can create massive benefits both for fleet owners and society at large. Aligning the policy ambitions and commercial opportunities is therefore a must. Targeted policies to push additional demand for electric vehichles as well as a smart strategy for charging infrastructure roll-out will be critical to success.»

The need for speed

How soon countries decarbonize will determine climate, health and environmental outcomes for decades to come. According to the study, transport emissions have been rising for the last 3 years, and a 65% reduction, or 10% year-on-year saving, is needed to achieve Europe’s targeted 55% reduction, compared with 1990 levels.

The study identifies that in order to achieve this ambition, accelerating the transition to fleet electrification is essential. To enable this, policy goals need to align with commercial opportunities around cohesive regulation; new funding models for public and private charging infrastructure; a fresh focus on the end-to-end supply chain; improving consumer confidence by boosting physical infrastructure; and a seamless digital interface from vehicle to grid.  

The fleet sector must electrify first

Europe’s fleet sector, though relatively small at 63m vehicles (20% of Europe’s total vehicle parc), is disproportionately damaging to the environment according to the study. It accounts for more than 40% of total km traveled and half of total emissions from road transport in Europe. In addition, the lessons learned from accelerating fleet electrification such as the development of sustainable business models that support charging infrastructure investment and integration of smart charging capability, will enable the wider secondary and passenger vehicle market to transition quicker. It therefore makes for the biggest and most impactful test case.

  • The study highlights four key drivers that will support a fleet first transition:Fleets will have to switch to alternative vehicle types over time as CO2 emissions standards restrict non-EV sales.
  • Polluting fleet vehicles are banned from more than 300 major European cities and towns that operate low-emission zones. The alternative is to pay a penalty or switch to EVs.
  • Fleet vehicles tend to travel regular routes and cover a fairly consistent daily distance. They have fixed destinations and stopovers, which can be combined with charging.
  • The total cost of ownership of EVs is fast reaching par with internal combustion engine vehicles. Incentives and grants can bridge the gap, while reduced servicing and maintenance, as well as significant fuel savings, make the economic case for fleet electrification.

An emerging eMobility ecosystem

As with other sectors in transformation, a supporting ecosystem has begun to develop to accelerate the eMobility transition. It includes innovative customer solutions and value-added propositions to propel eMobility into mainstream adoption. For example, energy providers are already forming partnerships with charge point operators and leasing companies, and automakers are teaming-up with utilities and setting up their own captive leasing businesses.

Combinations of new and established players are working collaboratively to earn customers’ trust and enhance their overall experience of eMobility. The study states that significant gains are possible for the earliest adopters.The study also identifies opportunities within the eMobility ecosystem, including network management; EV power and charging solutions; fleet management; vehicle and battery management; battery end-of-life solutions; financing; and data management.

Logo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/155992/ey_logo.jpg